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When Does an AI Image Become Art?

Cars That Think

AI generated images are now seeping into advertising, social media, entertainment, and more, thanks to models like Midjourney and DALL-E. But creating visual art with AI actually dates back decades. Christiane Paul curates digital art at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in New York City. Last year, Paul curated an exhibit on British artist Harold Cohen and his computer program AARON, the first AI program for art creation.

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Report: GM’s Orion Assembly Won’t Just Be Building EVs

The Truth About Cars

Reports have alleged that the Orion Assembly Plant, which General Motors had previously earmarked for EV manufacturing, isnt just being retooled to produce all-electric vehicles anymore. Previously responsible for the Chevrolet Sonic and electrified Bolt EV, Orion has been inactive since 2023. However, the site is currently undergoing a $4-billion revamp so that it can build GMs all-electric pickups.

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Volvo reaches milestone with 5,000 electric trucks sold worldwide

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks has now delivered more than 5,000 battery-electric trucks to customers in 50 countries around the world. With eight electric truck models in production today, Volvos leadership in electric trucks is stronger than ever. The post Volvo reaches milestone with 5,000 electric trucks sold worldwide appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Low-Cost Electric Carshare Program Launched In Charlotte

CleanTechnica EVs

Some years ago, after attending several electric vehicle ride-and-drive events, it became clear that members of the public who could see, touch, ride in, or drive an electric vehicle while having their questions answered were much more positive about EVs. Attendee sentiment was measured with a post-event follow up questionnaire. [continued] The post Low-Cost Electric Carshare Program Launched In Charlotte appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Like it or not, the new Tesla Model Y is a big hit in China

Teslarati

Its interesting to see that even after Tesla successfully changed over Gigafactory Shanghai to the new Model Y, reports still emerged earlier this month suggesting that the demand for the revamped, all-electric crossover may already be over. Videos from China, as well as the trend in Teslas new vehicle registrations, suggest that the demand for the new Model Y in the country is alive and well.

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Like It or Not, EVs are Going to Stay

CleanTechnica EVs

Day One of the New York International Auto Show (NIAS) Industry Days opened with a forum called Evaluating the Shifting EV Landscape.” It gathered many top U.S. automotive executives, analysts, and policy experts to talk about trends in the American EV landscape. The forum was moderated by automotive industry research. [continued] The post Like It or Not, EVs are Going to Stay appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla China vehicle registrations rise 51% in April’s fourth week

Teslarati

Tesla Chinas new vehicle registrations saw a notable rise in the week of April 21-27, 2025. Over the week, the electric vehicle makers registrations saw an impressive 51% week-over-week rise, suggesting that domestic vehicle deliveries are on the rise once more. Tesla China Results In the week ending April 27, Tesla China saw 10,300 new vehicle registrations.

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It’s a Toyota Aurion for the EV generation! Large electric Toyota bZ7 sedan confirmed for China, but we’re still waiting

EV Central

While Toyota drags its its heels when it comes to EVs in Australia, in China it’s about to welcome a fifth electric car to its lineup. Its called the bZ7 and its a large four-door sedan built to rival the likes of the Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model S. Created as part of Toyota’s joint venture with GAC, a Chinese car-maker that intends to launch in Australia, the all-new bZ7 has been confirmed for a launch later this year.

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Tesla Vehicle Safety Report shows Autopilot is 10x better than humans

Teslarati

Tesla has officially released its Vehicle Safety Report, which shows data on the number of miles traveled between crashes for vehicles using and not using its Autopilot. Tesla releases this data every quarter, and this quarter, it continued a somewhat consistent trend, revealing vehicles using Autopilot are 10 times less likely to be involved in crashes compared to the national average.

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Volvo Cars Starts Production of Best-Selling EX30 Electric SUV in Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo Cars and its Ghent manufacturing plant reached a crucial milestone this week as the companys factory in Belgium started production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV. One of Europes best-selling electric cars in 2024, the EX30 has been a popular choice among customers from the moment it was. [continued] The post Volvo Cars Starts Production of Best-Selling EX30 Electric SUV in Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Tesla hired over 1,000 factory workers for its Semi program in NV: report

Teslarati

Tesla seems to be putting a lot of effort into growing its Semi team. As per recent reports, the company has hired over 1,000 factory workers in Nevada for its Semi program. The update was initially reported by Insider , which cited three people reportedly familiar with the matter. Bigger Semi Team As per the publications sources, Tesla has reportedly hired over a thousand new factory workers for the Semi program in Nevada.

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Used Car of the Day: 1985 Porsche 944

The Truth About Cars

Today we're going back to the mid-'80s for this 1985 Porsche 944. This is one is a heavily modified hot-rod Porsche, with a long list of aftermarket modifications. More than I can list here. It's also, according to the seller, it's a fun driver's car more so than a car for show. It does have some flaws, according to them. This clearly modified Porsche is for sale in West Virginia for $9,000.

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Stellantis unveils solid-state battery for EVs

Teslarati

Stellantis N.V. and Factorial Energy have validated Factorials automotive-sized FEST solid-state battery cells, a major milestone for next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The breakthrough positions Stellantis and Factorial to advance EV performance with lighter, more efficient batteries. Reaching this level of performance reflects the strengths of our collaboration with Factorial.

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Why Did Tesla Stock [TSLA] Rise Again?

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla stock [NASDAQ:TSLA] is up almost 12% in the past 5 days. This is after a drop the week before, but even looking back one month, the stock is up 10%. This is despite a horrible Tesla quarterly report that showed worse financials than Wall Street was expecting, and a. [continued] The post Why Did Tesla Stock [TSLA] Rise Again? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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The New Isuzu D-Max EV unveiled at Commercial Vehicle Show 2025

Electric Cars Report

Isuzu unveiled the new Isuzu D-Max EV to the world at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show (CV Show), at the NEC Birmingham, marking a historic moment as the first-ever fully electric, fully capable commercial pick-up truck enters the European automotive stage. The post The New Isuzu D-Max EV unveiled at Commercial Vehicle Show 2025 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla reveals Semi fleet data, shows off new feature and infrastructure plans

Teslarati

Tesla revealed some new Semi fleet data, as well as a new feature the truck will have, and expanded on plans for infrastructure at the ACT Expo today in Los Angeles. The Tesla Semi is one of the company’s most anticipated releases, and although it has already made its way into several company fleets, other companies are waiting for the automaker to fulfill their orders.

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Dalma Novak’s Journey From Professor to Entrepreneur

Cars That Think

It can be a bit of a bumpy road from leaving a secure job in academia to launching a startup based on your research. Thats what IEEE Fellow Dalma Novak experienced. An expert in developing technology to transmit microwave and millimeter-wave signals over long distances using optical fibers, she left a tenured position at the University of Melbourne , in Parkville, Australia, to join a venture-backed U.S. optical network equipment firm.

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First Drive After the STI Engine Rebuild: Here’s What Went Right (And Wrong)

The Truth About Cars

After months of work, the Subaru STI engine rebuild is finally complete and its time for the critical first startup. The goal for this phase was simple: install the rebuilt motor, prime the oil system, fire it up and begin the break-in process. Using a custom oil-pressurizing tool from NV Auto, the team filled the fresh engine with conventional oil to protect the internal components during its first heat cycle.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Tesla (TSLA) chair sells most of her stocks – her time is done?

Electrek

Teslas Chairwoman, Robyn Denholm, has filed to sell another $30 million in Tesla stock. She appears to be completely liquidating her stake in the company she chairs.

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Megawatt EV Chargers: What CPOs Need to Know in 2025

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Are Megawatt Chargers Feasible? What They Actually Mean for CPOs and the Grid The electric vehicle charging industry has made significant progress in innovating towards a more efficient and reliable EV charging experience for drivers. One new development is gaining plenty of attention: megawatt chargers, the ultra-fast chargers that enable electric vehicles to target 250 miles of range in just five minutes.

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Toyota has already delivered over 10,000 bZ3X electric SUVs as orders pile up

Electrek

The bZ3X is Toyotas cheapest EV, and its already a hot seller. After launching last month, Toyota has now delivered over 10,000 bZ3X electric SUVs in China as orders continue to pile up.

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New Citroen C5 Aircross Revealed With All-Electric And Plug-in Hybrid Options

Electric Cars Report

With New C5 Aircross, Citroen is taking on a new dimension in the mid-sized SUV market, a key segment in Europe. The post New Citroen C5 Aircross Revealed With All-Electric And Plug-in Hybrid Options appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market

Electrek

New data suggests that the Tesla Powerwall 3 is significantly disrupting the US solar inverter market. The home battery packs integrated inverter is changing the game.

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How Lucid Made America's Fastest-Charging EV

InsideEVs

I spoke with Emad Dlala, the EV startups head of powertrain, about the Gravity, Tesla Superchargers and BYDs charging breakthrough.

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Anker SOLIX power stations up to 55% off, EcoFlow WAVE 3 AC and GLACIER coolers from $807, Greenworks, EGO batteries, more

Electrek

Todays Green Deals is jam-packed with amazing deals, starting with Ankers SOLIX Mothers Day Sale that is taking up to 55% off another massive lineup of power station offers, complete with limited flash sales and some free gear on select purchases all starting from $70. Were also looking back in on EcoFlows Spring-to-Summer Sale to spotlight the launch deals were seeing on the brands new WAVE 3 Portable AC/Heater and the multiple sizes of GLACIER Classic Electric Coolers that are getting bonus s

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EV Charging at Everyday Low Prices — Walmart’s Charging Network

Electric Auto Association

By John Higham, Board Member Walmart announced thousands of new charging locations by 2030. We believe this will transform the EV charging landscape, making EV ownership compelling for an entire demographic that has found driving electric out of reach. Electric vehicles can be cheap to run. They can also be crazy expensive. The difference? It’s all about where you charge.

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Isuzu’s first electric pickup is here and it’s a beast: Meet the new D-MAX EV

Electrek

A fully electric Isuzu pickup truck? Thats right. The D-MAX EV is Isuzus first electric pickup, and it will be rolling in the next few months. After kicking off mass production, Isuzu said the new EV pickup will match the performance of existing diesel models, boasting high towing capacity and payload.

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BYD Dolphin Mini, The Car the US Will Never Have, Secures World Urban Car Award

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD had already been nominated twice to the World Car Awards. This year, it happened: BYD became the first Chinese automaker to clinch a prestigious World Car Award. The spotlight shone on the BYD Seagull (also known elsewhere as the Dolphin Mini) as it was announced as the 2025 World. [continued] The post BYD Dolphin Mini, The Car the US Will Never Have, Secures World Urban Car Award appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Range Rover’s first EV spotted in Sweden as launch nears

Electrek

The first electric Range Rover is expected to hit showrooms in the next few months. With its official debut just around the corner, Range Rovers first EV was spotted testing in Sweden. Heres a sneak peek of the luxury electric SUV.

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Imagining The Electric Miata

CleanTechnica EVs

A patent application from last fall hints at a battery-electric Mazda Miata somewhere in the not too distant future. The post Imagining The Electric Miata appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD just broke a record for premium EV deliveries in this booming market

Electrek

BYD secured a new record for the most premium EV deliveries in a single day in India. After launching its new midsize electric SUV, the Sealion 7, BYD has officially entered the India Book of Records.

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Toyota And Google's Waymo May Build An Autonomous Car Platform Together

InsideEVs

Waymo needs hardware for its "generalizable driver" system, and now it's turning to Toyota for help.

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Here are the cheapest EVs we could find for lease at under $300/month right now [Updated]

Electrek

Who said electric vehicles are expensive? Right now, several EVs are available to lease for under $300 a month. Here are the cheapest EVs we could find this April.

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